ANZ announces relief package for customers impacted by Gita

$100,000 (NZD) donation to Red Cross; waives fees
for International Money Transfers and other
services

ANZ today announced an assistance
package for the people of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga
following the devastation of Cyclone Gita, as well as
donating NZD$100,000 to the Red Cross Pacific Disaster
Fund.

ANZ NZ CEO David Hisco said: “Cyclone Gita
has left a path of destruction as it swept over Samoa,
American Samoa and Tonga, destroying homes and vital
infrastructure. These communities face major challenges in
its aftermath and it will take a long time to recover.

“We’re there ready to offer support and do what we
can for our customers. Our donation to Red Cross, and
waiving fees on International Money Transfers and other
banking services, will support the flow of urgently needed
cash and help people start to rebuild their lives.”

The package will include:• NZD$100,000 donation to
the New Zealand Red Cross Pacific Disaster
Fund;• Waiving International Money Transfer fees via
internet banking and ANZ goMoney from New Zealand into
American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga until 31
March;• Working with impacted customers restructuring
business loans necessary due to cyclone
impacts;• Early access to term deposits without
incurring penalty fees for impacted customers;
and• Waiver of fees associated with replacing EFTPOS
terminals due to cyclone damage.

Customers who need
assistance should contact their closest ANZ branch or call
the customer helplines on +1 684 633 1151 (American Samoa), +685
69999 (Samoa), or +676 20500 (Tonga) as soon as possible.
ANZ has a specialist team ready to assist customers and work
with them through this difficult time.

ANZ has been helping New Zealanders get on top of their money ever since we opened for business in 1840. We were New Zealand's first bank and today we have a large network of full-service branches and ATMs, and talented people across the country.

We're passionate about helping our customers make their money work harder and equipping them to make better financial decisions. Whether it's travelling the world, buying a home, building a business, investing for the future or protecting their family's future, we use our financial strength and expertise to help make it happen.

Through our sponsorships, our Staff Foundation and thousands of staff volunteer hours each year, we support causes that make a difference to New Zealanders.

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